★ Top pick3rd
11Share The Pennies
The John Allen booking and significant gear changes suggest stable confidence for a breakthrough win.
Victoria · Friday 20 March 2026
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Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Ballarat. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Global Turf Mdn Plate
13:30 local1600mMaiden$32,000
Winner7. It's All CalmSP $4.80
2nd pickWon
7It's All Calm
It's All Calm offers strong each-way value as a lightly raced mare second up from spell. The Noonan-Sandhu combination strikes at 15% and her recent fourth at Kyneton suggests she's ready to improve. Limited exposure means upside potential remains significant.
3rd pick8th
6Insubordinate
Value pick5th
10Rainey
Rainey represents pure value as a Henry Dwyer-trained debutant from the inside barrier. The inside draw provides tactical advantage.
- 1st7It's All CalmJake Noonan$4.80
- 2nd2Mega NeedsWill Gordon$5.00
- 3rd11Share The PenniesJohn Allen$3.10
- 4th3Reel LatinoBrad Rawiller$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | It's All Calm | 8 | Jake Noonan | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mega Needs | 2 | Will Gordon | R K Challis | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Share The Pennies | 5 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Reel Latino | 7 | Brad Rawiller | R K Challis | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Rainey | 1 | Eoin Walsh | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Dino | 3 | Liam Riordan | Glen Sparkes | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lady Of Steel | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Insubordinate | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Quest For Stardom | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Thomas Carberry | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Sacre Bleu | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Eminent Ella | 10 | Neil Farley | Heath Chalmers | 57.5kg |
Manhari Mdn Plate
14:00 local1600mMaiden$32,000
Winner11. LufitaahSP $4.40
★ Top pick2nd
8Wonderdownunder
Wonderdownunder shapes as the most reliable winning chance despite being winless. His narrow second at 1600m last start shows he's ready to break through, and the addition of blinkers should provide the extra sharpening needed. Neindorf's excellent record at Ballarat (25% strike rate) is a significant positive, and the horse's consistent placing record suggests he's close to winning.
2nd pick4th
10Cushioned
The wide barrier is concerning but her class advantage should overcome this obstacle.
3rd pickWon
11Lufitaah
Lufitaah brings the highest class credentials having contested Group 3 company. Her recent third at Kyneton shows she's in good order second up from a spell, and the tongue tie first time should help her concentration.
Value pick3rd
1Emperor Tzu
John Allen's booking signals stable confidence, and the inside barrier is ideal for a first-up runner.
- 1st11LufitaahDean Yendall$4.40
- 2nd8WonderdownunderLachlan Neindorf$3.40
- 3rd1Emperor TzuJohn Allen$7.00
- 4th10CushionedDaniel Stackhouse$3.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Lufitaah | 7 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Wonderdownunder | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Emperor Tzu | 1 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Cushioned | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Montoya Mak | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | What About Junior | 3 | Patrick Moloney | J R Welsh | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Skilled Sailor | 9 | Brad Rawiller | Timothy Grace | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Stars Aligned | 10 | Lucinda Boyd | Brian Lawlor | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Oxidant | 11 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $91.00 | |
| 10th | 2 | I'mnodrummerboy | 8 | Eoin Walsh | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Nihancan | 2 | Liam Riordan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Wentworth Falls | 4 | Ben Allen | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Belle Flamme | 12 | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Panda's Spectrum | 14 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 5 Mdn Plate
14:30 local1400mMaiden$75,000
Winner4. Hot SandSP $3.50
★ Top pick4th
7Oyster Lane
The gelding has shown consistent form with two placings from his last three starts and has proven wet track ability. John Allen's booking and the inside barrier draw provide additional advantages for a horse that appears well-placed to break through.
2nd pickWon
4Hot Sand
The gelding is second up from a spell and dropping significantly in class from Group racing, suggesting he's well-placed to break through. The good barrier draw allows tactical options despite jockey concerns.
3rd pick5th
6Mykindakandy
The colt showed distance suitability with a third at 1400m last start and has the advantage of Lachlan Neindorf's strong recent form. The inside barrier draw and proven placing ability make him a solid each-way chance.
Value pick9th
5Live Forever
- 1st4Hot SandRyan Hurdle$3.50
- 2nd8MahmudahAlana Kelly$13.00
- 3rd3GenomicPatrick Moloney$4.80
- 4th7Oyster LaneJohn Allen$3.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hot Sand | 4 | Ryan Hurdle | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Mahmudah | 8 | Alana Kelly | Ms H Powell | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Genomic | 6 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Oyster Lane | 1 | John Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 6 | Mykindakandy | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | C I Brown | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Hughie's Spirit | 12 | Melissa Julius | S R Fisher | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 10 | True Lies | 9 | Tom Madden | Ben O'Farrell | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Corviglia | 11 | Jake Noonan | Alexander Rae | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Live Forever | 3 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Nightynight | 7 | K G McCartin | 57.5kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 9 | Share The Stars | 10 | Harry Coffey | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Set Me Free | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | The Mailer | 5 | Liam Riordan | Paul Cumming | 59kg |
Tobin Brothers Funerals Mdn Plate
15:00 local1200mMaiden$32,000
Winner10. Catwalk IconSP $2.05
★ Top pick4th
8Prestige Erick
The addition of winkers first time suggests further improvement expected, while his inside barrier and forward racing style suit the likely fast tempo.
2nd pickWon
10Catwalk Icon
The McEvoy-Coffey combination strikes at 15%, and the inside barrier with significant gear changes suggests connections expect improvement. Track familiarity gives her a clear edge despite first-up assignment.
3rd pick2nd
1Blue Light Disco
This improving gelding showed clear progress when third at Pakenham and the addition of a tongue tie suggests connections expect further improvement.
Value pick9th
9Dame I Am
- 1st10Catwalk IconHarry Coffey$2.05
- 2nd1Blue Light DiscoLachlan Neindorf$4.80
- 3rd3Join The QueDaniel Stackhouse$9.00
- 4th8Prestige ErickBen Allen$7.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Catwalk Icon | 2 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 1 | Blue Light Disco | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | C Maher | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Join The Que | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Prestige Erick | 3 | Ben Allen | Matt Jenkins | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Sistine Express | 6 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Ole Royale | 9 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Brutalrule | 10 | Eoin Walsh | Niki O'Shea | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Stormyfriendship | 1 | Liam Riordan | Mark Ashby | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Dame I Am | 4 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 5 | I'm In Soho | 5 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Our William | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | J F Moloney | 59kg | $151.00 |
MRC 150 Years Hcp (62)
15:30 local1200mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner2. IstrianoSP $2.80
★ Top pick8th
7Gisella
Her Ballarat record is exceptional and the distance suits perfectly.
2nd pickWon
2Istriano
Unbeaten gelding with impressive debut credentials and strong connections. The McEvoy stable excels with first-up runners, and John Allen's booking adds confidence. Despite the long break and class rise, the quality of debut performance suggests significant upside.
3rd pick3rd
6Stellar Mofeed
Experienced mare with proven class and strong distance credentials. The Allen/Corstens combination is highly successful, and her barrier draw is ideal. Recent form shows decline but class and connections suggest she can bounce back in this company.
Value pick6th
3Mr Butt's Boats
Local performer with outstanding Ballarat record returning from successful preparation. His last-start win at this venue was impressive, and the gear change plus strong jockey booking suggests stable confidence.
- 1st2IstrianoJohn Allen$2.80
- 2nd1Discreet PointWill Gordon$7.50
- 3rd6Stellar MofeedBen Allen$3.00
- 4th5BillundTeodore Nugent$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Istriano | 6 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Discreet Point | 7 | Will Gordon | Niki O'Shea | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Stellar Mofeed | 3 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Billund | 2 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Vega Blues | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mr Butt's Boats | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | N A Blackiston | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Fugacity | 8 | Sarah Robbins | Rodney Foster | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Gisella | 4 | Ryan Hurdle | Dan O'Sullivan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
Hygain Edge Hcp (62)
16:00 local1000mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner2. WingsandpropellersSP $4.60
★ Top pick6th
1El Salto
2nd pick2nd
8Unobscured
Unobscured showed ability winning at Benalla and benefits from second up placement with blinkers applied. The gear change and good track suitability make her competitive despite distance concerns and poor last start.
3rd pickScratched
4Villa Capitalista
The John Allen booking and class rise present both opportunity and risk in this restricted company.
Value pickWon
2Wingsandpropellers
Wingsandpropellers offers value as a first up specialist who won impressively last start. The gear changes and quality booking suggest stable confidence, though the class rise from maiden company presents a significant challenge.
- 1st2WingsandpropellersBrad Rawiller$4.60
- 2nd8UnobscuredLachlan King$4.40
- 3rd9Steamy MistJake Noonan$4.60
- 4th5Affirmative LadHarry Coffey$3.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Wingsandpropellers | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Jess Gleeson | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Unobscured | 6 | Lachlan King | Steven King | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Steamy Mist | 3 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Affirmative Lad | 1 | Harry Coffey | J F Moloney | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 6 | Moaksun | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | El Salto | 10 | Tom Madden | L E Robertson | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Raging Monkey | 9 | Nathan Punch | L E Robertson | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Cheeky Contiki | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Buvelot | 2 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Villa Capitalista | 4 | John Allen | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi Hcp (62)
16:30 local1500mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner4. TreasureflightSP $3.40
★ Top pickWon
4Treasureflight
While his winning record is modest, his class and finishing strength make him a genuine threat for the placings.
2nd pick6th
1Aloysius
3rd pickScratched
3Positivo
The Brad Rawiller partnership has been highly successful, and his progressive form suggests he can handle the class rise. The long Ballarat straight should suit his strong finishing style, making him the most likely winner despite the step up in grade.
Value pick2nd
9One More Star
Her recent maiden win and exceptional partnership with trainer-jockey Melissa Julius provide confidence.
- 1st4TreasureflightCian Macredmond$3.40
- 2nd9One More StarMelissa Julius$9.00
- 3rd10SquagagaSarah Robbins$71.00
- 4th5MakushaJake Noonan$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Treasureflight | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | One More Star | 4 | Melissa Julius | Melissa Julius | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Squagaga | 2 | Sarah Robbins | Rodney Foster | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Makusha | 1 | Jake Noonan | R G Symons | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Garfield | 6 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Ms H White | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Aloysius | 3 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 8 | Kawa | 8 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Reddivo | 5 | Jason Webb | Jamie Edwards | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Circa | 10 | Paul Gatt | Ms A Blackburn | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Positivo | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Saab Hasan | 59kg |
Mitch Freedman Racing Hcp (62)
17:00 local2042mRestricted 62$27,000
Winner8. OngatitiSP $5.50
★ Top pick3rd
10Convo
Consistent mare with proven distance credentials and strong recent form. The John Allen booking adds significant confidence, and her consistent placings pattern suggests she's ready to break through. The weight drop and good barrier position enhance her winning chances in this staying test.
2nd pick2nd
2Mozu Marcassin
Consistent gelding in excellent current form with back-to-back second placings. The addition of blinkers for the first time could provide the edge needed to break through. His distance record and recent consistency make him a strong each-way proposition despite the class rise.
3rd pick6th
9Every Little Thing
The light weight and Jake Noonan booking enhance her place prospects in this competitive field.
Value pick10th
12Dharam Shalaa
The standout track and distance specialist with a perfect record at Ballarat over 2000m+ (1 win, 1 place from 2 starts).
- 1st8OngatitiTeodore Nugent$5.50
- 2nd2Mozu MarcassinEoin Walsh$5.50
- 3rd10ConvoJohn Allen$7.00
- 4th5Wimmera StarPatrick Moloney$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ongatiti | 1 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mozu Marcassin | 5 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Convo | 6 | John Allen | C Maher | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Wimmera Star | 2 | Patrick Moloney | P A Preusker | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Le Troisir | 13 | Harry Coffey | C J Waller | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Every Little Thing | 9 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Cherokee Brave | 10 | Makisha Salter | E V Musgrove | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Zorb | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | Archie Alexander | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Proshow | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Dharam Shalaa | 14 | Lachlan Neindorf | Dan O'Sullivan | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Fully Justified | 7 | Cian Macredmond | C Maher | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Lady Thinkabell | 4 | Liam Riordan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Gambu | 3 | Lachlan King | E V Musgrove | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Circle The Sun | 8 | Chelsea Thompson | E V Musgrove | 50.5kg |
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